I came across this post
How to lose your Bitcoins with CTRL-C CTRL-V in the forum, Which brought a question to my heart,
is it better to use the website to download any wallet or exchange application for Android (as it is a normal thing to use for desktop/laptops) or use the Google play store which is now said to have some applications that hijacks clipboard and changes the address to the hijacker's address and when the transaction has been executed, nothing can be done to cancel the transaction (which is normal)? First Cryptocurrency Clipboard Hijacker Found on Google Play Store A cloned
MetaMask away from the original is now a victim from the Google play store.
It is said that
The first attack method the app used was to attempt to steal the private keys and seeds of an Ethereum wallet when a user adds it to the app. When BleepingComputer analyzed the app's APK file, we found that the app contains information that can be used to send this stolen data to a Telegram account.
How can we ignore these kind of hijacking/malware application as it is now a threat to those who mostly uses Android phones?
That is why it is always recommend to store cryptocurrency in a cold wallet for long term hodl. Another important information that has been informed through various post on this board is to avoid Google Play Store and visit wallet website to get the download link. Also always ensure that you are visiting the correct website by checking the url.